After a slightly, shall we say, foggy morning, the cloud lifted and the lingering Alpine Swift appeared in front of New Roll Up, as the sun shone over the cliffs. All looked quite fitting for a bird adept at living on mountainous crags, although I can't say that I've ever seen one weaving in and out of hordes of Puffins!
A walk about yesterday revealed quite a few Corn Buntings singing here and there, the most obvious one being near Staple Newk (of course, if Corn Buntings did sing "here and there", it may be a more impressive song than the stuttering jangle they usually utter - that said, I do like the song) and the young Peregrine still enjoying Grandstand viewpoint.
Over the sea, a Great Skua flew menacingly through the seabird throngs as only Great Skuas can and various auk chicks are now on the water, including the occasional report of the near mythical 'Pufflings'. One of the latter was watched on the CCTV today wandering in and out of its crevice, not confident enough yet to make that first flight. Also, if you can, check out Maria's Facebook picture of the Puffin, with beak crammed full of Sandeels - I never knew fishing was so exhausting.